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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.94, 1,307.98 and 549.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.94, 1,307.98 and 549.50 is: 758.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.94 : 1,307.98 = 549.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.94/1,307.98 = 549.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.94x = 1,307.98 × 549.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.94x = 718,729.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,729.16/947.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.20

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